Shrimp and Shells in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Shells in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Whole Peeled Tomatoes; 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; ⅓ cups Vodka; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 pound Pasta Shells; Fresh Basil Leaves To Serve

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Whole Peeled Tomatoes
2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
⅓ cups Vodka
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 pound Pasta Shells
Fresh Basil Leaves To Serve

1
In a food processor, blitz up the tomatoes until saucy.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high.
3
Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper; bloom 30 seconds.
4
Add the tomato sauce and bring to a light simmer.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the vodka and cream and continue to simmer lightly for 25 minutes.
7
In the meantime, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high.
8
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
9
Add the shrimp and sear on one side for 2 minutes; flip and sear 30 more seconds.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
12
Drain and pour into the tomato cream sauce.
13
Toss to combine.
14
Fold shrimp into the pasta and serve with fresh basil leaves.
15
OMG.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper, 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Whole Peeled Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Shells in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp and Shells in a Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce

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